About Joel Whitman
Lived 1823 – 1905 (aged 82). Joel Whitman was an American justice of the peace and politician.
Joel Whitman (February 1, 1823 – November 1, 1905) was an American carpenter and Republican politician. He served two years as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Iowa County.
Biography Whitman was born in Wells, New York, in 1823. Later, he moved to Ridgeway, Wisconsin. His son, Platt Whitman, was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Whitman died in Dodgeville, Wisconsin in 1905, where he was also buried.
Career After serving as a justice of the peace and Clerk of Ridgeway, Whitman was the Wisconsin circuit court clerk for Iowa County from 1860 to 1866. He represented the 15th State Senate district in 1867 and 1868. Additionally, he was postmaster, a trustee, and village president of Dodgeville.
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Who was Joel Whitman?
19th century American politician
When was Joel Whitman born?
Joel Whitman was born on 1 February 1823 in Wells.
When did Joel Whitman die?
Joel Whitman died on 1 November 1905 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.
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Joel Whitman was a justice of the peace and politician.
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Joel Whitman was American.
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